A MAN launched a bike at a passing bin lorry, causing it to swerve, after being kicked out of a Glasgow city centre pub.

Connor Craig appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court after pleading guilty to several offences on July 1, 2019 – including putting the lorry driver in danger, as well as other road users, after recklessly throwing the bicycle.

The 27-year-old was in the Toby Jug on Hope Street when he was asked to leave by a member of staff due to his level of intoxication at around 9.30pm.

Prosecutor Ali Roy said: “A short time later he was still within the premises and was asked to leave again. He failed to do so.

“A member of staff tried to take the glass from his hands and the accused attempted to strike the employee on the head. He was restrained by members of the public.

“When he calmed down, he was allowed to leave.”

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CCTV footage then captured Craig slam the bonnet of a vehicle and the window of another vehicle outside the premises.

Ms Roy added: “He then chased a vehicle whilst on foot. A short time later he threw a bicycle against a passing bin lorry causing it to nearly go under and the vehicle to swerve.

“Police attended a short time after and were able to trace the accused. He was arrested, cautioned and charged.”

Craig, who was listed as previously living in Castlemilk, currently lives between two addresses – one in Rutherglen and another in Millport.

His defence solicitor said: “He has been in his employment for eight years. He does shift patterns which is why he resides between the two addresses – one is with a friend, and the other is his ex-partner.

“The offences were some time ago. He had been in the city centre and had been consuming alcohol. He can’t remember what happened but accepts his behaviour was unacceptable.

“He has expressed remorse and was tearful when speaking to social workers about his offending. He has a very good work ethic.”

Sheriff Jonathan Guy ordered Craig to carry out 135 hours of unpaid work and be under social work supervision for 18 months.